1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than an house full of feasting with strife. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:1
2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:2
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:3
4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:4
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:5
6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:6
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:7
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:8
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:9
10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:10
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:11
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:12
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:13
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:14
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:15
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding? RV1885 — Proverbs 17:16
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:17
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:18
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:19
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:20
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:21
22 A merry heart is a good medicine: but a broken spirit drieth up the bones. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:22
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:23
24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:24
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:25
26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:26
27 He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:27
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. RV1885 — Proverbs 17:28